How to pronounce studious
Say it like STOO-dee-us. Studious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
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- STOO
- dee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Studious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of studious
American and British speakers say studious in essentially the same way: /ˈstudiəs/ in the US and /ˈstuːdiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STOO-dee-us.
What does studious mean?
- Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
- Dedicated to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books“a studious scholar”
- Earnest in endeavors; attentive; diligent“be studious to please”
Where does studious come from?
From Latin studiōsus.
Questions about saying studious
How do you pronounce studious?
Say STOO-dee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈstudiəs/. In British English it is /ˈstuːdiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in studious?
Studious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · dee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say studious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstudiəs/ and the British form is /ˈstuːdiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.